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Furthermore, there is Grand Jury testimony that university officials and coaches were told of these alleged wrongdoings and did nothing more than simply turn a blind eye as it relates to going to the authorities.

This recently uncovered silence has led to the immediate resignations on Sunday night of Penn State athletics director Tim Curley and Vice President for Finance and Business Gary Schultz.

And as one reads more of the Grand Jury testimony involving this case, it is also stated that Coach Joe Paterno was made aware of these alleged behaviors and merely reported the incident to his athletics director.

Say it ain’t so, Joe.

In the corporate hierarchy, there is protocol to report certain deviations from protocol to your direct supervisor.

Of course, if your direct supervisor is the offending party then one must find a way around your supervisor to the next rung on the ladder without getting burned.

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